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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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