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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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