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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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