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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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