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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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