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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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