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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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