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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the 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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