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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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