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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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