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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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