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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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