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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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