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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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