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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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