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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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