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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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