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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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