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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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