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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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