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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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