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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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