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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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