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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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