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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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