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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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