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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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