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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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