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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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