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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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