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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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