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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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