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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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