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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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