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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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