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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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