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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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