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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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