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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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