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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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