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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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