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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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