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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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