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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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