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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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