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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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