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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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