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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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