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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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