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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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