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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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