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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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