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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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