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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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