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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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