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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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