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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key 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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