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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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