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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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