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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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