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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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