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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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