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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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