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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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