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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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