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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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