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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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