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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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