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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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