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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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