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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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