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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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