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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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