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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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