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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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