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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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