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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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