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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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