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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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