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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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