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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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