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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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