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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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