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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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