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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)