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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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