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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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