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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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