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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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