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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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