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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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