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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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