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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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