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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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