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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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