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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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