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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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