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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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