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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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