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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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