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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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