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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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