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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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