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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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