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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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