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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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