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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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