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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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