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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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