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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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