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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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