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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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