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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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