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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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