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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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