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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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