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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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