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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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