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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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