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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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