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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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