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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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