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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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