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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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