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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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