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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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