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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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