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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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