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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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