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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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