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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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