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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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