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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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