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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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