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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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