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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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