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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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