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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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