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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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