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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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