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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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