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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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