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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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