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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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