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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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