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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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