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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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