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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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