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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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