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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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