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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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