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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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