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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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