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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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