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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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