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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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