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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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