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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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