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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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