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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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