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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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