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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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