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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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