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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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