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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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