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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. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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