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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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