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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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