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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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