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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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