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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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