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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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