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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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