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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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