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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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