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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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