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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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