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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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