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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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