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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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