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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the 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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