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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students 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 MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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