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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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