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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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