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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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