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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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