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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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