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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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