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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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