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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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