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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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