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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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