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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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