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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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