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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally 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 many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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