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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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