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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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