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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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