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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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