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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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