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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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