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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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