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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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