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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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