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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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