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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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