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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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