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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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