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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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