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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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