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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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