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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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