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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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