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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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