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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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