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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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