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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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