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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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