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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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