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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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