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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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