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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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