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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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