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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the 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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