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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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