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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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