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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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