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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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