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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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