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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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