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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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