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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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