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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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