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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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