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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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