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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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