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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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