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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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