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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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