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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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