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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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