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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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