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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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