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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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