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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers 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? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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