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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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