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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education