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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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