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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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