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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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