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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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