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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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