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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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