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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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