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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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