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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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