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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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