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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers 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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