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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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