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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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