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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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