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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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