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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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