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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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