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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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