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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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