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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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