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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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