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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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