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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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