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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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