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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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