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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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