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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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