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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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