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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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