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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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