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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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