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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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