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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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