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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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