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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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