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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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