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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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