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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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