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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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