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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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