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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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