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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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