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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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