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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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