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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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