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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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