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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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