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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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