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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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