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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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