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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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