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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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