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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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