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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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