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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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