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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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