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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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