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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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