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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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