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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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