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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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