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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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