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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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