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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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