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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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