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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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