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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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