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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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