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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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