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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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