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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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