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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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