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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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