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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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