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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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