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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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