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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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