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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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