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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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