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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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