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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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