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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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