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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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