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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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