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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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