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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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