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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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