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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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