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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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