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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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