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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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