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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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