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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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