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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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