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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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