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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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