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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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