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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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