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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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