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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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