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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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