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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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