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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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