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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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