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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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