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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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