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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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