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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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