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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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