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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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