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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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