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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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