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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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