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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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