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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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