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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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