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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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