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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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