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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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