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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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