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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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