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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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