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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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