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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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