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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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