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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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