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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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