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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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