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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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