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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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