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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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