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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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