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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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