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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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