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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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