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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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