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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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