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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business 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 optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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