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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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