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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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