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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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