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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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