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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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