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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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