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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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