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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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