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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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