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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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