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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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