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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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