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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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