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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches 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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