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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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