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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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