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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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