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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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