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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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