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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models 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 organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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