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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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