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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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