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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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