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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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