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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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