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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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