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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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