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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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