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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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