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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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