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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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