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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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