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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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