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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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