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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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