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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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