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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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