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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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