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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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