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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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