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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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