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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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