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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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