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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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