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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating 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 book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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