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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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