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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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