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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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