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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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