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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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