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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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