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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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