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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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