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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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