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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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