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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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