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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What 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 participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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