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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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