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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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