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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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