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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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