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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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