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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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