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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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