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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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