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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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