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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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