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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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