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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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