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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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