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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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