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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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