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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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