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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses 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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