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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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