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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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