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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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