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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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