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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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