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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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