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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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