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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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