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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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