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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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