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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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