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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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