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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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