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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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