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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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