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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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