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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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