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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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