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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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