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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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