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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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