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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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