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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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