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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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