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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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