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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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