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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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