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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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