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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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