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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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