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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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