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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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