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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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