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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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