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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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