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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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