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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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