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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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