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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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