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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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