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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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