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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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