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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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