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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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