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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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