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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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