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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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