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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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