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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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