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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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