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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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