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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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