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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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